About
The development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the procurement of all goods, equipment, materials, and services has become a critical issue for all those in the oil and gas industry wishing to reduce operating cost while improving quality and productivity. This program explores key concepts forming the basis of strategic supply management, and moves today's supply management organization from its typical tactical focus to the strategic focus needed to successfully implement the processes and methods needed to reach world-class performance.
Target Audience
Managers and professionals in supply management, procurement, purchasing, contracts, materials, inventory control, projects, maintenance, operations, finance, as well as all other professionals interested in lowering total cost and increasing productivity and profit contributions from better supply management operations.
You Will Learn
- Stages to world class supply management
- Many increased skill sets in supply management
- Organizing the spend profile
- Greater abilities in leading continuous improvement programs
- Ways in dealing with economic uncertainties
- How to develop a "Purchasing Coding System"
- Steps in the development of a Composite Purchase Price Index
- How to get more time to work on strategic issues
- Categories that should be included in a purchased materials/services strategic plan outline